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"This course pulled together facts related to complicated issues and presented them in a concise, understandable format."
-- Gary Hamilton, Founding Partner, Hamilton and Terrile, L.L.P.
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Course Press Scientific American
http://www.sciam.com/article.cfm?id=the-future-of-fuel
The New York Times (featuring the Webber Energy Group’s research)
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/18/science/18obelec.html
Canadian Business
http://www.canadianbusiness.com/markets/commodities/article.jsp?content=20080226_198711_198711
Detroit Free Press
http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080316/NEWS07/803160652
MSNBC
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23564472/
Popular Mechanics
http://www.popularmechanics.com/science/earth/4253590.html
ScienceNOW
http://sciencenow.sciencemag.org/cgi/content/full/2008/310/2
Abstract
Dr. Michael Webber, Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Associate Director of the Center for International Energy and Environmental Policy at the University of Texas at Austin, will share his insights and candid views about the best and worst of US energy practice. His fast-paced and information-packed lectures will include real-world examples, entertaining anecdotes, engineering fundamentals, historical perspectives, and an outlook for the future of energy. This crash course is perfect for people who want an energy credential or a graduate class in energy, but only have a few days to spare.
Agenda August 18-20(pdf)
Lecture Topics Energy Basics and Fundamentals
Energy Uses in America
Thermodynamics and Efficiency
Fossil Fuels: Coal, Oil, Natural Gas
Unconventional Fossil Fuels and Liquids
Renewable Power
The Electricity Sector
Advanced Transportation
Biofuels
Energy and the Environment
Climate Change
Energy and Water
Energy and Food
Energy Policy
Energy and the Economy
Energy, Geography and National Security
Approaches to Conservation
Energy and Culture
Critical Technologies of the Future
Energy and Humanity
Hot Topics Texas Energy Politics
Nuclear Power
Electrochemical Energy Systems
Green Building
The Utility of the Future (John Baker)
Texas as Energy Leader and Laggard
Peak Oil: Is it Real? Do We Care?
Target Audience This course is designed to bring decisionmakers, policymakers, and mid- and senior-level managers up to speed on a breadth of issues that will be valuable for their jobs in any industry or government position that is related to or heavily affected by energy.
Optional Certification
To earn certification, students must: request certification option upon registration; attend 90% of all lectures; and successfully complete a short exam with a score of at least 70%. Study materials will be provided and reviewed during class.
Sponsored By 
Who Has Attended
Representatives from the following organizations have attended:
3E
Austin Technology Incubator
Austin Energy
Austin Water Utility
Austin's Climate Protection Program
Black Pool Energy LP
British Consulate
C-K Associates, LLP
Canadian Consulate
Capgemini
CenterPoint Energy
City of Cedar Park, TX
Clean Energy Incubator
Dakota Engineering and Inspections
Department of Energy
EG&G
Hamilton & Terrile LLP
H-E-B Grocery
Health and Human Services Commission
House Research Organization
JSMc Consulting & Engineering, Inc.
INCENTER
LCRA
Mineral Technologies, Inc.
National Instruments Corp.
Northern Star Generation
Office of Councilman Brewster McCracken
Office of Representative Abel Herrero
Office of Representative Dennis Bonnen
Office of Representative Donna Howard
Office of Representative Joe Heflin
Office of Representative Lon Burnam
Office of Representative Pete Gallego
Office of Representative Stephen Frost
Office of Senator Kevin Eltife
Office of Senator Kip Averitt
Office of Senator Kirk Watson
Office of the Lt. Governor, State of Texas
PETEX
Pinto Energy Partners
San Bernardino County Government
Sandia National Laboratories
Southern California Association of Governments
TechPeople, Inc.
Techxas Ventures
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
Texas Department of Transportation
Texas Facilities Commission
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Texas State Energy Conservation Office
Texas State Technical College
Texas Water Development Board
Texas Workforce Commission
University of Texas at Austin
Vistacon, Inc.
Webber + Studio, Inc.
Contact Information
Rachel
Norrod
Events Coordinator
rachel.norrod@engr.utexas.edu
(512)
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Course Location
AT&T Conference Center
Room 203
1900 University Avenue
Austin, TX 78705
Telephone: (512) 404-1900
Fax: (512) 404-1800
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Attendance Policy
A 90% attendance rate is required in order to earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and certificates of completion.
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Cancellation Policy
A full refund, less a $100.00 processing fee, will be given for all cancellations or transfers if notification is received on or before two weeks prior to the beginning of the course. Refunds will not be given for cancellations received after this date. Substitutions may be made anytime prior to the first day of class. The CLEE programs are subject to cancellation if too few people enroll, in which case a full refund will be given.
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Hotel Information
A block of rooms is available at the AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center, 1900 University Avenue, Austin, Texas 78705. The rate is $159/night Standard Guest Room, single or double occupancy. To obtain this rate, please call 1-877-744-8822 and mention that you have a group rate under the Energy Technology and Policy course; or follow this link: AT&T Conference Center, using this booking code: SCHENG0809. The cut-off date for reservations is July 31, 2009. For more information on the AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center, please visit: www.meetattexas.com. Make your reservation today -- don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity!
For a list of other area hotels, see: Austin Hotels.
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